FELLING MEDIUM TREES COURSE
Course Duration 3 days
Assessment 1 day
Cost
£565.00
This course is aimed at people who are required to operate chainsaws to
fell trees larger that the guide bar length and who have attended the
basic chainsaw courses or their equivalent, and/or have the appropriate
certification (NPTC units CS30 & CS31).
This is a 3 day course leading to a 1 day NPTC assessment.
The aims and objectives of this course are to enable candidates to:-
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State the regulations and safety requirements relating to chainsaw use
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Assess trees to be felled for hazards and risks
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Use appropriate techniques and aids to take down trees
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De-limb trees using appropriate safe techniques
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Cross-cut safely to correct lengths
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Handle and stack timber
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Fell large trees between 1 and 2 times the guide bar length, i.e. 380mm to 760mm using correct cuts, stance, and felling aids
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Take down of trees using winches
If this course if of interest to you then please contact the office on
01306 876404 or email
office@landskillstraining.co.uk.
